The honest to goodness truth is that I've been very preoccupied. You see, now that it's warmer outside, I've found that I'm more inspired to walk about and explore. For example, yesterday David and I ventured into Seoul to have a Western-ized lunch (Wolfhound again, for David's late birthday meal) and then went to Myeong-Dong, a district that is renowned for its shopping.
Seriously, they have the biggest Forever 21 store my eyes have ever beheld. I turned the corner and all I saw was the beautiful serif-script accompanied by three very large stories of merchandise. Bliss! I bought a pretty pink bubble hem dress and a black and white, super long tank top. David bought a white shirt. :)
Told you so!
And some pictures from the street...
After Myeong-Dong we met up with Julia and Nathan to check out the Lotus Lantern Festival happenings at Jogyesa Temple near Jonggak Station. The festival took place in honor of Buddha's birthday (Saturday May 2nd, thus my 5-day-weekend vacay) and it was a really interesting event. Many Koreans were dressed in hanbok, the traditional Korean garb, and everyone was chanting a song, lighting incense and bowing to Buddha. The whole city is decked out in colorful lanterns. A very beautiful sight. ^^*
Later that evening, after some delicious bibimbap, we went to the cheongaechung (man made river, like the Indianapolis canal) to see the lit up lanterns there. There was live music and it was so beautiful!
I have quite a few more pictures from a few weeks ago (field trip with 3rd graders and a housewarming party, plus a few misc. shots). Hopefully I can get those up here soon! ^^* In the meantime, enjoy!
Wendy
Later that evening, after some delicious bibimbap, we went to the cheongaechung (man made river, like the Indianapolis canal) to see the lit up lanterns there. There was live music and it was so beautiful!
I have quite a few more pictures from a few weeks ago (field trip with 3rd graders and a housewarming party, plus a few misc. shots). Hopefully I can get those up here soon! ^^* In the meantime, enjoy!
Wendy
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I love the post! i'm so excited to be (hopefully) going to south korea in july! it seems everything is going well! how long did it take for your visa and stuff to come through after applying for it?
Hey lady! :D
July, eh? We'll be here at overlapping times.
Anyway, it took probably 1-2 months for the visa to go through. A little longer than expected, but not too bad.
All is forgiven...lol j/k. I liked the forever 21 pic. Now be honest...is it cheaper than the F21 here?
I think it might be a tad more expensive than the Forever 21 in the US. But not by much, and they have some exclusive things, too! :D
I'm lovin' all the bright lanterns!! Gorgeous.
And how about going to the gigantic Forever 21 store during my visit, eh? :)
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